Texas vs. Oklahoma
On a $75,000 salary, you keep about $2,830 more a year in Texas. Prices are 10% higher in Texas, so after adjusting for cost of living Oklahoma comes out ahead.
Last verified November 2, 2026.
| Texas | Oklahoma | |
|---|---|---|
| State income tax | Does not tax wages, so there is no state income tax withheld from paychecks. | Has a graduated income tax with 4 brackets, from 0% up to 4.5% on taxable income over $7,200 for single filers. |
| Minimum wage | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Price level (U.S. = 100) | 97.1 | 87.8 |
| Employer cost on a $50,000 hire | $4,500 | $4,907 |
| SUTA wage base | $9,000 | $25,000 |
Take-home pay at the same salary
| Salary | Texas take-home | Oklahoma take-home | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $42,355 | $40,651 | $1,705 more in Texas |
| $75,000 | $61,593 | $58,763 | $2,830 more in Texas |
| $100,000 | $79,180 | $75,226 | $3,955 more in Texas |
| $150,000 | $113,791 | $107,587 | $6,205 more in Texas |
Single filer, standard deduction, tax year 2026. Excludes local income taxes.
Adjusted for cost of living
Using BEA regional price parities, $61,593 in Texas buys what $63,460 buys in an average-priced state, and $58,763 in Oklahoma buys what $66,895 does. To keep the same buying power moving from Texas to Oklahoma, a $75,000 salary would need to be about $67,880 before the tax difference.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Texas or Oklahoma better for take-home pay?
- On $75,000, you keep about $2,830 more a year in Texas. Adjusted for prices, Oklahoma comes out ahead by $3,435.
- Which state is cheaper for employers, Texas or Oklahoma?
- Employer taxes and insurance on a $50,000 hire are about $4,500 in Texas and $4,907 in Oklahoma.